Álvaro Benito breaks down Real Madrid's defeat: “There is a lack of urgency and collectiveness”

The former player analyzes the defensive problems and the dependence on Mbappé and Vinicius after the fall in Mallorca

Álvaro Benito, former player and coach of Real Madrid, spoke on SER about the white team's recent defeat against Mallorca (2-1). According to Benito, the team showed significant deficiencies in its outside game, which conditioned the development of the match from the first minutes.

“Madrid did not have outside players and the game escaped us in that area,” commented Benito, also highlighting the individual performance of Mbappe and goalkeeper Leo Román, who made key saves that prevented an even worse result. “Mbappé carried the team on his back during the first half,” he added.

The former player delved into the team's attitude, pointing out an absence of urgency: “I have not felt the need to reverse LaLiga. That is a recurring problem in Madrid: without the ball, when you have to defend forward, difficulties appear that we have been analyzing for years.”

For Benito, the team's strength is mainly manifested in defensive situations and quick transitions. “Madrid performs better by protecting and running. If they face an opponent with the ball, they do well, especially if they adopt the right mentality, as will surely happen in Tuesday's game,” he commented.

One of the most critical aspects that he mentioned was the dependence on individualities: “There are not so many players capable of turning the result around with brilliant action. Everything depends on what Vinicius and Mbappé do. Matches like today's reflect the reality of this season and the previous one.”

Álvaro Benito also highlighted the importance of the collective effort and defensive responsibility of all the players: “If Madrid wants to win titles in the coming years, Mbappé must work, and Vinicius, Bellingham and the rest must commit too”.

The former player recalled how the team had managed to win collectively against Manchester City: “That match showed that the collective surpasses the individuals who try to save efforts. I prefer eleven committed players who give everything with each ball rather than having figures who save runs,” he stated.

Benito's conclusion is clear: in today's football, individual excellence cannot be separated from constant work: “First-level quality must be combined with mandatory effort. In this sport, talent cannot be separated from physical and tactical commitment,” he concluded.

Table: Analysis of Madrid's defensive and offensive performance in Mallorca

Aspect	Assessment	Comment
Defense without the ball	Moderate	Recurring problems when defending forward.
Outside game	Weak	Lack of depth on the wings conditioned the match.
Individual performances	High	Mbappé stood out, but team dependencies are evident.
Collective work	Variable	The collective works better than individualities.
Physical commitment	Needs improvement	It requires more effort from all players.

List: Keys to the analysis of Álvaro Benito

Excessive dependence on Mbappé and Vinicius to generate danger.
Weak presence in the outside game and wings.
The collective surpasses the individualities when there is defensive commitment.
Mandatory effort required by all players.
Team's ability to protect and counterpunch effectively.

FAQ about Real Madrid after the defeat in Mallorca

What mainly failed in Madrid against Mallorca? The lack of outside players and the dependence on Mbappé and Vinicius to generate scoring actions.
How did Álvaro Benito rate the team's defensive effort? He considered that the team protects well as a unit, but needs constant commitment from everyone.
What role did Mbappé play? He was decisive, carrying the team in the first half and generating the best opportunities.
Is Vinicius also indispensable? Yes, together with Mbappé, it is key to unbalance and look for a comeback.
What did Benito recommend to win titles? Combine high-level players with mandatory collective effort in defense and attack.
Does Madrid depend too much on individualities? According to Benito, yes; the current season reflects this dependence.
Which match demonstrates the strength of the collective? The match against Manchester City, where teamwork surpassed individuality.
Are there current tactical problems? Yes, especially when defending forward and proposing play without the ball.
Is physical commitment enough? No, Benito insists that it should be mandatory for all players.
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